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Commissioners approve transfer of 1887–1988 bound county records to Museum of North Idaho
Summary
The board agreed to transfer large bound historic office records (1887–1988) from county vault storage to the Museum of North Idaho for better preservation; the transfer will be completed under a forthcoming resolution and memorandum of understanding that will require return to the county if the museum cannot preserve them.
Chief Deputy Treasurer Jill Smith told commissioners the county holds large bound handwritten records dating from 1887 to 1988 that survived water damage but lack suitable in-house archival storage. The Museum of North Idaho has offered archival storage space and appropriate handling staff.
Smith said the records would remain publicly accessible but in a facility with conservation practices. Commissioners asked that the county require an agreement (MOU) obligating the museum to return the records to the county if the museum can no longer preserve them; Smith said an MOU could be prepared. The board approved the transfer and directed staff to return with a resolution and MOU for the consent calendar.
